For example, in the state of Assam, most people speak Assamese and in the state of Bengal, most people speak Bengali.Įven though every state has its own language, travelers speaking Hindi will be easily understood in most of North India. Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and almost every person in the country learns Hindi in school, however, because India is such a diverse nation most states also have their own languages. What Other Languages are Spoken in India? If the person is close to the same age as you but still a little older or of a higher social standing then you can use the terms brother or sister which in Hindi are bhaiya (pronounced like by-ya) for elder brother and didi (pronounced like deedee) for elder sister. Indians will often refer to women middle-aged and older as aunties and men of the same age as uncles. If you want to refer to someone who is older than you, you can use the terms 'auntie' or 'uncle'. Auntie and Uncleįor many occasions, ji can sound too respectful and formal. Ji can be used for people of both genders and is placed at the end of someone's name to indicate your respect for that person.įor example, Gandhi, the famous Indian political activist, is often referred to as Gandhiji by Indians.
One honorific that you will hear most when visiting India is the word ji (pronounced like the English letter 'G'). Instead, there are a few different honorifics that can be used in different situations. When speaking Hindi to someone who is older than you or of higher social standing, it is considered rude to use their first name. Because of this, Hindi includes a lot of honorifics or titles that are used to show respect to someone based on their societal position or age. In Indian culture, there is a large emphasis on respect and formality.
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